District General Manager - Portland

Thrive Communities

$95K — $98K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of multifamily property management experience, preferably in a leadership role.
  • Prior experience managing large teams across multiple locations.
  • Strong knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and compliance requirements.
  • Proficiency in conflict resolution and resident relationship management.
  • Proven financial oversight and reporting abilities.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
  • Experience with property management software such as Yardi or CRM systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team to enhance resident experience.
  • Oversee all aspects of hiring, onboarding, and team performance management.
  • Ensure operational success in leasing, maintenance, and resident services.
  • Collaborate with maintenance teams for property upkeep and standards.
  • Manage vendor relationships to enhance community operations.
  • Ensure fiscal performance through budgets and revenue generation initiatives.
  • Deliver training on exceptional resident experience and satisfaction strategies.

Benefits

  • Full-time schedule with Monday to Friday working hours.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and accountable team environment.
  • Professional development and training programs available.
  • Engagement with diverse communities and residents.
  • Potential for community recognition and relationship building.
Full Job Description
Salary Range: $95,000 - $98,000 per year

Schedule: Full-time; Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm; Afterhours and weekend support may be required, as needed

What You'll Own - Essential Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Performance
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team that delivers exceptional resident experience and operational results.
  • Oversee hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, development, coaching, and offboarding for the district.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, recognition, and continuous improvement.

Property Operations
  • Ensure overall success of day-to-day operations within the district, including leasing, maintenance, administrative functions, and resident services.
  • Partner with the maintenance team to ensure communities within the district are well-maintained, property standards are upheld, and apartment homes are move-in ready.
  • Manage or delegate oversight of vendor relationships and operational processes to support an efficient and well-run community.

Financial & Business Performance
  • Own the financial performance of the community through budgeting, revenue optimization, rent collection, expense management, and accurate financial reporting.
  • Monitor occupancy, delinquency, and other applicable key performance indicators (KPIs) to achieve ownership objectives.
  • Analyze community performance and implement strategies that improve operational and financial results.

Resident & Client Experience
  • Deliver and train team on what it means to create an exceptional resident experience through proactive communication, responsive service, and timely issue resolution.
  • Foster a welcoming community that supports resident satisfaction and retention.
  • Build trusted relationships with residents, ownership groups, vendors, and internal partners.

Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
  • Promote workplace safety and mitigate operational risks.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and reporting while supporting regulatory compliance.

What You'll Bring
  • Prior experience in multifamily property management, overseeing multi-site operations, or equivalent experience in order to meet the essential functions of the role
  • Previous experience leading large teams
  • Strong understanding of Fair Housing Law
  • Ability to de-escalate conflict in a pragmatic manner consistent with Thrive's Values
  • Demonstrated success with financial oversight, compliance, and resident satisfaction.
  • Strong communication, attention to detail, organization, decision-making, and relationship-building skills
  • Demonstrated integrity, accountability, professionalism, and sound judgment.
  • Experience with Yardi, CRM, OnSite, or similar property management software.
  • CAM or CAPS designation is a plus.
  • Prior experience working in affordable housing with LIHTC/Tax Credit certification preferred
  • Notary License is required or able to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
  • Stand, walk, or sit for extended periods depending on the needs of the day, including providing walking tours to prospects.
  • Frequently use a computer, keyboard, phone, and other office equipment.
  • Occasionally bend, stoop, squat, climb stairs, push, pull, and reach overhead.
  • Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
  • Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Regularly interacting with various backgrounds, diverse groups, socio-economic groups, and personality types, requiring a high level of emotional intelligence and judgement.
  • Required to travel between communities, main offices, or other work locations.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

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